Lesson 2

Question 1

These techniques are called _____ because two initial guesses for the root are required.

Answer 1

BRACKETING METHOD

Question 1

These methods deal with the fact that a function typically changes sign in the vicinity of a root.

Answer 1

BRACKETING METHOD

Question 2

It is used to find the roots of a polynomial equation. It separates the interval and subdivides the interval in which the root of the equation lies.

Answer 2

Bisection method

Question 3

It is a modification on the bisection
method. This is an alternative method that exploits the graphical
insight is to join f(XL) and f(XU) by a straight line.

Answer 3

FALSE-POSITION METHOD